Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Quiet, Doing or Not Doing

I had the day off today, after some busy days. I had felt tired, had nothing that HAD to be done, so I thought I would just do probably nothing.

And so I did. I did have a quiet time. And then just kind of took the day off. Til I began to feel....dissatisfied. I hadn't exercised. I hadn't done housework, unless you count a load of laundry. I resolved then and there to do something. To come up with an errand, or get out and accomplish. It wasn't a good feeling.

And then it happened. Peace. Contentment. I don't have to be a super accomplisher every day. I can take an actual day to be. Be still. Rest. And so I am doing just that.

I'll have dinner ready for Mister when he gets home. The house will be warm and inviting. But I'm letting go of a lot of the rest today.

Joining in, counting more of the endless One Thousand Gifts, taking The Joy Dare to Fully Live.....
79. morning sunshine and birdsong
80. recipes and tweaking them
81. cats sitting with foldy paws and friendly feet

Thanks for reminding us that it is ok to rest, just be. We all get caught up in the rush of things, and all the busy-ness. I'm reminded of "Be still and know that I AM GOD". So good for you for just being.

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Welcome! I'm Carol. I live in a 1909 Kit Home with my wonderful husband, daughter and our cats! I am a semi-retired small animal veterinarian, now spending my time homemaking. Love thrifting, antiquing, shopping the curb.